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    Learn medical terminology for effective communication in healthcare. Understand medical terms, abbreviations, and their meanings.

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      杏林探宝——认知中药

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Contraindication, Medication Administration, Patient Safety, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Medical History Documentation, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Liberal Arts, Clinical Nutrition, Ancient History

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Electronic Medical Record, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Governance, Financial Management, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Public Health, Human Resources, Marketing and Public Relations, Fundraising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Speech Language Pathology, Respiration, Anatomy, Surgery

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Emergency and Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Medical Ultrasonography, Triage, Vital Signs, Medication Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, Safety Training, Neurology, Long Term Care, Pediatrics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacist Assistance, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy, Medical Terminology, Medication Administration, Data Entry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Internal Medicine, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Clinical Nutrition, Biology, Epidemiology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Biostatistics, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Human Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Experimentation, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Neurology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Research Design, Medical Prescription, Research Methodologies, Patient Safety, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

      Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Acute Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pulmonology, Patient Treatment, Medical Management, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pathology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical terminology courses

    • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé: Stanford University
    • Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification : University of Michigan
    • Pharmacy Technician Essentials: MedCerts
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
    • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
    • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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